Dear Mr. Danker:

I've been having some bully adventures with Luther North, thanks to you — and I mean many thanks!! That's not only a fascinating book, but it is often illuminating. For instance, that vivid picture of Custer during the Black Hills expedition. In one brief close-up a lot of character is revealed.

I'm looking forward to seeing you again.

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The iron pots that came from Red Cloud's camp are safe in the basement. I'm glad you people want them for the Nebraska society.

Kindest thoughts,

John Neihardt
P. S.

I see that I signed off too soon! It's fine to know that your Study will be published! I hope they have not continued to insist upon the limitation to Nebraska's boundaries! Or were you able to break out in spite of them? The Cycle covers a lot of country.

Mona & I have been having, and still are having, a perfectly lovely time. I'm her caster and we've been turning out some pieces of hers for sale. Famous-Barr in St. Louis is handling one piece & will handle others. I'm just about to make the

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rubber mould for a lamp, which consists of the kneeling figure of a darling little girl holding a ball in her lap. The ball is a round electric bulb! Really charming!

In addition, I've plied my lapidary craft, making some rings in rock crystal set with gems. Also, I've done some work in steel & wood — notably a ceremonial carving knife, the handle & sheath set with laboratory rubies. Looks as thought it grew and wasn't made at all! I'd rather do lapidary work than anything I know about.

Well, signing off again!

Jno.